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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.53, 4,604.26 and 1,837.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.53, 4,604.26 and 1,837.28 is: 2,755.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.53 : 4,604.26 = 1,837.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.53/4,604.26 = 1,837.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.53x = 4,604.26 × 1,837.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.53x = 8,459,325.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,459,325.18/3,069.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.90

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